Building form, height, scale and massing design

New development should consider the mix and type of buildings, their form, height, scale and massing as well as their proportions, articulation and materials. Where an area is characterised by consistent features such as narrow plot widths, shoulder heights and uniform palette of materials, new development should consider how these features can be interpreted positively within their design approach. Suggested reading includes 'Close to Home: Exploring 15-minute Urban Living in Ireland' produced by Hassell/Irish Institutional Property which is driving an new era of locally-orientated and compact forms of urban development.